About this property

Historic Setting: Blue Stone in Timaru offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is adults-only, providing a tranquil environment for relaxation. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden. The outdoor seating area and picnic spots enhance the serene atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodation: The bed and breakfast features one bedroom and a living room. Amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hypoallergenic bedding, and a walk-in shower. Breakfast and Facilities: A continental buffet breakfast with juice and fruits is served daily. Additional facilities include badminton equipment hire, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Richard Pearse Airport is 13 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chiquita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful setting, lovely breakfast and wonderful host. Highly recommend!
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful and quiet. Comfortable and inviting. Sharyn was lovely, so friendly. Will definitely look her up again next time we stay in Timaru. Great value for money
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast was beautifully presented, teapot, coffee pot with cosy over them. Silver cutlery, it was lovely.
  • Nicky
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful spot , clean warm and tidy, very comfortable. Wonderful friendly host with super cute little dog.
  • Christopher
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautiful property in a stunning location. Sharyn is an amazing, warm and kind hearted lady. I felt welcome and she told me all about the history of the property. I will be back.
  • Gillian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Gem of a find. Sharyn was a brilliant host with great communication . We really enjoyed our breakfast , it was hard to leave! Thoroughly recommend it as a stopover spot. So peaceful.
  • Gina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful grounds, serene and peaceful. Gorgeous room and wonderful hosting. So relaxing, highly recommend.
  • Martina
    Italy Italy
    The hostess is the nicest person ever, besides having an amazing house she makes sure to make you feel right at home. She provides an amazing breakfast with fresh produce from her garden! She has also the sweetest little dog which made our stay...
  • Jürgen
    Germany Germany
    Sharyn ist die perfekte Gastgeberin.🥰 Hier könnte man es Wochen aushalten. Sehr liebevoll ausgestattetes Gartenhäuschen mit allem was man braucht. Abgelegen vom Trubel mitten im Grünen. Wenn es nicht so weit weg wäre gerne jedes Wochenende....
  • Ca
    France France
    Notre hôte était adorable, la chambre était très confortable et le petit déjeuner très bon avec des fruits du jardin !

Hosted by Sharyn

9.8
Host review score
Sharyn
Blue Stone B N B is set on a lifestyle block. Our main residence is built from Blue Stone Rock. It was built in 1885 by a Scottish stone Mason. We are situated only 10 minutes from the Timaru cbd area, sports center, beach and restaurants. It is very peaceful with gardens to relax in. You will be able to hear bird song along with deer calling in Autumn. Large veggie garden and fruit trees. Most fruit served with your breakfast will have been grown on the property, spray free, and companion planted. Yes, you will see some good weeds. The other adjoining properties are private residences set on lifestyle grounds. One is a working farm, which was originally part of this property farm. We have a small dog called Huw,he loves you playing with him. There is a visiting black cat called Leo, a real treat with only 3 legs.
The owner has worked in the dental industry for many yrs. Has grt knowledge of NZ, having traveled throughout NZ for work. Loves cooking, preserving, and fresh vegetables. Has a love of the outdoors Worked with the public for many years, in surgeries as well as in sales & marketing. Loved Skiing, loves to get out on a good walk with Huw through the many walking trails in Timaru.
Bluestone is only 10 minutes from Caroline Bay for a walk on the beach, boardwalk, or the Rose gardens. Take a skate at the skating rink down at the bay. Go down at dusk and see the smallest penguins coming in at night. Check the birds out in the open walk through Aviary. The art gallery is less than 10 minutes from Bluestone and has wonderful exhibitions. Great music and bar snaks at Hector Black lounge bar Stafford Street south. There are some wonderful food and beverage businesses along the Bay Hill and in the city - if it's a special dinner, pop down to the Oxford restaurant. Walk the coast, walk to the lighthouse, or a shorter a walk, go along the estuary on your way south, and check out the wildlife. Pop into the wonderful museum in the center of town. Take a look at the second-hand shop. it's on the south end of Stafford Street. Laundromat is on your way south by the Caltex gas station. Only 10 minutes from here is the historic St Mary's church magnificent, found on church St opposite the library.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:30 to 18:30
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.